Happy weekend, Tallahassee! In today’s happening-today edition: FSU’s $301 million campus buildout, Juneteenth empowerment festival, and Tallahassee Collectorfest 2026 + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Major campus investment approved: FSU trustees approved $301 million Thursday for a student housing facility, dining hall, and parking garage on the northwest side of campus, with construction expected to wrap within two years -- see the campus plans.
Celebrating community commerce: Tallahassee’s Juneteenth Empowerment festival continues today at Cascades Park, featuring over 100 Black-owned vendors and dozens of food trucks, expected to draw thousands while spotlighting local businesses -- explore the festival vendors.
Potential savings and tradeoffs: Property-tax calculator spotlights amendment raising homestead exemptions starting 2027, excluding school taxes. Leon County warns of tens of millions lost, hiring freezes and higher fees. Voters will decide in November -- see what the amendment means.
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03 — On our radar
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Easy weekend escape: Need a low-effort reset near home? Coe Landing County Park Campground serves up water views, a legit boat ramp, and simple comforts like electric hookups, restrooms, picnic space and a dump station, so you can sneak in a mellow overnighter, cast a line, or just sip coffee and watch the lake wake up.
Fix your slice: Whether you're sneaking out for a twilight nine or turning it into a full Saturday, Seminole Legacy Golf Club is the Tallahassee golfer’s happy place with rolling fairways, quick greens, and a practice setup that actually makes range time feel productive.
For peak crispy vibes: Snappers, Fish, and Chicken is the Tallahassee move when you want golden seafood, juicy chicken, and sides that hit the spot without overthinking it. Perfect for those nights you need quick, crunchy comfort that makes your whole evening feel easier and a little bit happier.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧺 June Community Market @ J Lewis Hall Senior Park | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Woodville’s June community market packs the park with your favorite growers, bakers, and a few new vendors to keep things interesting. Expect peak peaches, garden gossip, and that neighbor you only see in summer hats. Local, unfussy, and worth the stroll.
🃏 Tallahassee Collectorfest 2026 @ North Florida Fairgrounds | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Finally, a Collectorfest in the Panhandle, no Orlando trek required. One-day treasure hunt with vendors statewide, loaded with toys, comics, games, die-cast, and the nostalgia you swore you didn’t collect, just saved. Kids get in free, snag Hot Wheels, and you score bragging rights.
🍽 A Taste of the City @ Tallahassee Automobile Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Think you know every food truck in town? This one corrals the favorites with live music and local makers, so you can graze, browse, and feel smug about supporting community, all in one spot. Family friendly, wallet flexible, lawn chair optional.
🦋 Butterfly Gardening for Beginners @ Native Nurseries of Tallahassee | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Too hot to mow, but not too late to plant. Louie Sandstrum walks you through a simple, functional butterfly garden that brings color into fall, plus a tour of Native Nurseries’ own. It’s five bucks, the class is small, and your yard gets the credit.
🥁 Caribbean Heritage Music Festival @ Life Church International | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been craving island vibes without leaving Leon County, this festival brings griot stories, cultural displays, and Caribbean plates by day on Blountstown, then a concert on North Monroe by night with Lili Forbes, Kenya Baker, Yohan Henry. Passport stamp, no TSA.
🎨 Satur-DIY Wood & Canvas Workshop @ AR Workshop Tallahassee | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Skip the big-box wall art, and make your own at AR Workshop's all-ages session with guided wood or canvas projects, because your walls deserve better. Two hours, BYO snacks or sips, starts at $39 for ages 6+, $59 for adults, upgrades if you're feeling fancy.
☀ Father's Day Festival of the Sun @ Anita Favors Thompson Plaza at Lake Anita | Sunday (6/21) at 5:00 PM – Longest day of the year, excuse to celebrate dads and mentors who taught us how to fix a hinge, then nap strategically. Live music, hands-on art, water fun, lawn games, and Dad Skills from grill to garden, plus food trucks, vendors, and a job fair. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Tallahassee report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 81%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 68%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath lakefront retreat on Pine Hill Lake pairs panoramic water views with standout extras. A 34-foot wall of floor-to-ceiling windows fills the kitchen and family room with light, while a remodeled primary bath, custom built-ins, new staircase, and 2022 roof add polish. Two garages, a workshop, private dock, and dreamy deck with outdoor shower seal the deal.
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